Lec 1 Flashcards
what is the one disease endo treats
apical periodontitis
scope of endodontics includes
differential diagnosis
vital pulp therapy
nonsurgical tx, obutrations of RCS
surgical removal
extractions, autotransplantations
tooth structure removal
internal bleaching
retreatment w/ post, cores
what is regenerative endodontics
new biological therapies
revitalize necrotic teeth
re-establish normal sensation
continue w/ root formation even w/ open apices
what is the accepted source for endo information
AAE
is AES accepted by ADA and trustworthy
NO!
what is N2? (Sargenti technique)
non FDA approved material
sloppy technique
para-formaldehyde left in canals permanently
what is focal infection theory FIT
notion that a local infection in small area of body can lead to subsequent infections in other parts of the body
not a valid theory
want to remove a RCT tooth to “cure” other body infections that are unrelated
SOAP format
preferred way to document and organize case histories
S in SOAP is
subjective: what the patient tells you, their CC, interview after med hx
O in SOAP is
objective: what you observed as a clinician through standardized clinical testing
oral exam, radiographs
A in SOAP is
assessment: make your diagnosis based on what your clinical tests indicate, must relate to the CC
NEED 2: PULPAL DX AND PERI-RADICULAR DX
P in SOAP is
plan: the procedure that you must to to treat your diagnosis
what is the first step you must do before any treatment or diagnosis
take proper medical history, never treat a stranger
